Senior Claims Specialist, Excess Casualty

About the role

AXIS is hiring a Senior Claims Specialist, Excess Casualty, to support its expanding presence in North America's Excess market. This role contributes to collective success by handling complex commercial excess casualty claims, ensuring consistent communication, and collaborating with internal and external teams.

Responsibilities

• Assess claims within a specialized area to determine coverage, liability, and settlement value.
• Analyze coverage and draft coverage correspondence.
• Participate in mediations and attend trials as required.
• Lead initiatives to enhance claims processing efficiency and accuracy within the team.
• Collaborate with legal and investigative teams to resolve complex or contentious claims.
• Provide expert opinions and insights during cross-functional meetings.
• Manage costs in collaboration with the Litigation Management and Vendor Management teams.
• Participate in professional associations to stay updated on changes in claims management.
• Communicate with senior executives, brokers, reinsurers, actuaries, underwriters, insureds, and auditors (both external and internal).
• Serve as a mentor to claims professionals, fostering skill development and career progression.

Requirements

• Be recognized as a subject matter expert in claims within their area of specialization.
• Exhibit the ability to network effectively and leverage professional associations for knowledge enhancement.
• Demonstrate the capability to lead process enhancement initiatives within a claims environment.
• Possess the skills to provide expert opinions and insights during cross-functional discussions.
• Show a commitment to continuous professional development in the field of claims management.
• Have the ability to critically review and update claims procedures to maintain regulatory compliance.
• Show the ability to mentor peers and foster their professional growth within the claims discipline.

Qualifications

• Experience in handling complex commercial excess casualty claims.
• Proven ability to network and engage with professional associations.
• Leadership experience in enhancing claims processing efficiency and accuracy.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage costs and collaborate with various teams.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance in claims management.
• Experience in mentoring and developing peers.

Skills

• Expertise in claims handling within specialized areas.
• Networking and association management skills.
• Leadership and initiative-taking abilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Cost management and collaboration skills.
• Continuous learning and regulatory compliance awareness.
• Mentoring and peer development skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical plans, health and wellness programs, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation, and more.
• Opportunity to grow professionally and personally within an inclusive and supportive culture.
• Flexible work schedule with the option to work 3 days in the office.

Pay

The base salary for this role is expected to be in the range of $140,000 to $160,000, with target incentive compensation based on overall corporate and individual performance.

Schedule

This role requires working 3 days per week in the office and adhering to AXIS licensing requirements.